Miami Green Living Guide

by Rick_Munarriz - 0 Reviews - 8 Lists

Updated: March 25, 2009

Being green is always in fashion, and we're not just talking wearing a fluorescent lime bathing suit as you lay out beneath a palm tree. From natural foods at Wild Oats to organic pesticides at Wayne's, check out these eco-friendly hot spots in Miami.

On this page:Eco-Friendly Shopping, Eco-Friendly Services, Healthy Markets, Organic Restaurants.

Eco-Friendly Shopping

  1. 1 American Apparel
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    840 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

    The California cotton basics chain stocks a line of "Sustainable Edition" organic items in the same hip colors and styles. It scores extra eco points for its sweatshop-free policy and its bike-lending policy for employees to keep car pollution in check.

  2. 2 Douglas Gardens Thrift Stores
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    5713 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33142 (map)

    This beautifully stocked thrift store is a haven for bargain hunters and those who want to reuse and recycle old goods. From clothing to furnishings, you can buy a secondhand wardrobe and fill that armoire with your secondhand wardrobe ensemble. Ask nicely and you may even get a discount.

  3. 3 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Barneys New York
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    832 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

    Look for Edun, Bono's line of socially responsible and sustainable clothing, among other organic and natural garments and beauty products. Sarah Jessica Parker may have called Barneys a decadent reward but, in reality, the ritzy retailer is more about keeping excess in check.

Eco-Friendly Services

  1. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Machiko Salon
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    550 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL 33134 (map)

    Go to this upscale hair salon known for 10-minute precision cuts, but stay for the hair coloring and highlighting, all fused with organic products. If you have even more time after that, get truly pampered by going for a pedicure, manicure and even waxing.

  2. 5 Eden Organic Nursery Service
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    718 SW Seventh Ct, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 (map)

    The techniques employed by this nursery service rely on building up the fertility of soil through green manure and organic matter rather than fertilizers. If you want to start from scratch the right way, the green thumbs will set you up with organically grown, open pollinated and heirloom seeds for everything from vegetable to medicinal plants.

  3. 6 Wayne's Organic Pest Control
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    12281 NW 30th St, Sunrise, FL 33323 (map)

    Wayne's chem-free pesticides is the ideal step to ensuring the health and safety of your family, pets, neighborhood and the earth. Truly in touch with the environment, the professionals they send out can also help you skirt future infestations with gardening tips to keep pests away.

Healthy Markets

  1. 7 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Whole Foods Market
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    11701 S Dixie Hwy # 305, Pinecrest Postal Store, FL 33156 (map)

    Full-service grocery features organic and natural foods and household products, all without preservatives, artificial flavors and colors or hydrogenated oils. You know it's fresh when you're walking through the refrigerated produce section and spritzers go off to keep all of the fruits and veggies well hydrated.

  2. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Honey Tree Inc
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    5138 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137 (map)

    A focus on fresh ingredients is meant to get people back in touch with cooking and food preparation at this little shop. The menu of freshly-prepared edibles changes daily, so expect to be surprised by things like meatless lasagnas to hand-cranked guacamole.

  3. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Granny Feelgood's Natural Food
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    25 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33128 (map)

    This organic/all-natural indie shop features hormone-free meats and an inviting salad bar. True to its generational moniker, it's been an oasis of healthy noshing in the heart of Downtown Miami for decades. Keep in mind that it's closed on weekends.

Organic Restaurants

  1. 10 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Here Comes the Sun
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    2188 NE 123rd St, Miami, FL 33181 (map)

    Urban oasis serves haute organic salads and fresh California cafe fare to a lively crowd. Specialties include eggplant parmesan and veggie burgers but it's not all vegan. Several chicken dishes are available. Take the time to walk through the small market of health items on the way out.

  2. 11 Beehive Natural Foods
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    5750 SW 40TH St, Miami, FL 33155 (map)

    Don't let the juice bar moniker throw you off. Sure, you can get some potent veggie juices and protein shakes, but truly hungry patrons make off with heartier fare like bean sprout burgers, barley stew and frozen banana custard.

  3. 12 3 Star Rating: Average Gourmet Carrot
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    959 West Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 (map)

    South Beach's raw-food guru feeds a trendy clientele on the quite side of SoBe. If fresh juices and smoothies won't fill you up, dig into the kosher certified menu that includes things like chicken steaks, avocado salads, and hummus pita wraps.

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